10 March 2006 Chapter 28 - Standard Requirements a) The installation of all trunk mains required to connect to existing services or, alternatively, pay to the Council an amount to cover the value of such work; b) A capital contribution for the right to utilise the existing water, sewerage or stormwater system; c) A capital contribution towards the upgrading of existing roads which will service the development; and d) Any values determined at the time of consent will remain fixed for a period of two years from the date of consent and will be adjusted accordingly where the scope of the consent extends beyond two years. 28.1.27.3 Works Arising from Financial Contributions a) Roading - works to be carried out within two years of payment; b) Trunk mai ns and or development - works to be carried out at the time of the project or within one year of payment; and c) Servicing infrastructu re - the contribution is to acquire the right to use the capital asset of the existing services. Funds will be spent at an appropriate future date, to upgrade, or extend these particular services. 28.1.28 Fencing Covenants Adjacent to Reserves The developer shall enter into a registrable covenant, binding on the developer and successors in Title of the Developer, to be registered against the titles of the subdivision adjoining the reserve whereby Council shall not be liable to pay for or contribute towards the expense of erection or maintenance of any fence between the property and any contiguous land of the Council. All documentation shall be prepared or approved by the District Solicitor. All costs involved in the completion and registration of the covenant (including where necessary any approval by the District Solicitor) will be the responsibility of the developer. 28.1.29 Subdivision Design Innovation The Council welcomes innovation in the design of subdivisions. Without limiting any other requirement of the Act or the Plan, the Council will reserve its control or discretion over the following matters or design of subdivisions: a) The orientation of future house sites; b) Maximising opportunities for incorporating efficient solar energy design in future buildings; c) The provision of safe and convenient pedestrian and cycle access; d) Recognition, provision, and protection of natural features and landscapes within subdivisions; e) The provision of a variety of allotment sizes and shapes; f) Strategies for the creation of wetlands in the context of stormwater management; g) The creation of vegetation corridors linking to or with potential to link to other vegetation corridors, reserves or open space; and 28 - 25